Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo called on all Jakarta residents to be optimistic in facing the year`s vhange-over and make Jakarta a pleasant and safe city.
"In facing the new year, all the people (of Jakarta) should jointly create peace and order which has already begun to be realized in 2007," he said before a crowd celebrating New Year`s eve at the National Monument (Monas) Park early on Tuesday.
He also expressed gratitude to all people who had taken part in the creation of a conducive and safe Jakarta.
Previously, before proceeding to the Monas Park, the governor asked the management of the Ancol to hold a free entertainment for the people in the celebration of several occasions routinely.
"I call and instruct the Ancol management to hold such a free-of-charge event for the people of Jakarta, mainly on the occasion of the Jakarta`s anniversary," he added.
He also asked the Ancol management to accommodate the artists` interest in the form of fixed stage in the area.
Some two millions of people attended the New Year`s eve celebration in Ancol and in Monas Park.
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